About Indiana University

Indiana University, founded in 1820, is a major multi-campus public research institution with its flagship campus in Bloomington, Indiana. IU is known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and diverse program offerings across various disciplines. The university comprises seven campuses and two regional centers across Indiana, with IU Bloomington being the largest and most comprehensive. IU is recognized for its world-class programs in business, music, informatics, public affairs, and many other fields. The university is committed to providing broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, fostering research and creativity, and maintaining a strong commitment to diversity and academic freedom.

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Career Outcomes and Placement Information

Indiana University's Career Services adopts a collaborative approach across its various schools and colleges. Each school, including the College of Arts and Sciences, has its own dedicated career center, allowing for personalized service to both students and employers. This decentralized yet interconnected system enables deep relationships with students and industry partners. IU's career services offer comprehensive support, including job postings, internship facilitation, career counseling, resume writing assistance, interview preparation, and networking opportunities. The university utilizes Handshake, a platform that connects students with job and internship opportunities. IU's career services also organize numerous career events, including job fairs, employer presentations, and networking sessions. The university's strong alumni network and industry connections further enhance students' career prospects, contributing to high placement rates and diverse career outcomes for graduates.

Faculties

These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

Todd Roberson

Todd Roberson served as a Senior Lecturer of Finance at the Kelley School of Business, where he made significant contributions to finance education during his 15-year career in higher education. His educational background included baccalaureate degrees in Finance, Mathematics, and Education, complemented by a graduate degree in Management. Roberson was particularly known for developing innovative video-based distance learning projects in Corporate Finance, Personal Finance, and Social Entrepreneurship. He taught senior and graduate-level courses in International Finance, Strategy, and Corporate Valuation, bringing complex financial concepts to life through his engaging teaching style. His expertise was frequently sought by media outlets for commentary on financial matters, including tax reform, financial literacy, and economic policy. Roberson was instrumental in developing the Certificate in Personal Finance and other educational initiatives that continue to impact students' understanding of financial concepts. Beyond his professional achievements, he was known for his dedication to student success and his ability to make complex financial topics accessible to all learners. Roberson lived in Indianapolis with his wife, daughter, and their dog Jack until his passing in February 2021, leaving behind a legacy of educational innovation and dedication to teaching excellence.

Kenneth Carow

Dr. Kenneth Carow serves as Executive Associate Dean of Faculty and Research and Professor of Finance at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business Indianapolis. With a Ph.D. from Purdue University and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, he brings over 25 years of experience in finance education and research. Carow teaches courses in corporate finance, financial risk management, and financial institutions at both undergraduate and graduate levels, earning ten teaching awards during his tenure. His research primarily focuses on banking, debt design, and financial institutions, with 26 published papers in leading journals such as the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, Journal of Banking and Finance, and Strategic Management Journal. Beyond academia, Carow serves on the Board of Directors for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and previously held positions on the boards of Lutheran High School Indianapolis and the Midwest Finance Association. His expertise in healthcare management and understanding of both for-profit and non-profit organizational structures makes him particularly effective in teaching financial concepts to healthcare professionals in the Physician MBA Program. Carow's commitment to excellence in teaching was recently recognized when he was named among the "Favorite Professors of Executive MBAs" by Poets and Quants in 2023.

Timothy Baldwin

Timothy T. Baldwin served as the Randall L. Tobias Chair in Leadership at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business for over 35 years, leaving an indelible mark on management education and research. A Michigan State University graduate with both an MBA and Ph.D., Baldwin established himself as a world-renowned scholar in organizational behavior and leadership

Ray Luther

Ray Luther, PCC, is a senior lecturer of management and executive director for the Partnership for Coaching Excellence and Personal Leadership at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. With a 25-year career spanning executive team leadership, strategy, branding, market research, innovation, and change management, Ray brings a wealth of real-world experience to his coaching and teaching. He specializes in guiding senior organizational leaders to achieve personal growth, enhance organizational effectiveness, and navigate change. Ray co-directs the Kelley MBA Leadership Academy and has shaped numerous executive education programs for clients such as John Deere, Cummins, MISO, and the NFL Players Association.

Rachel Landis

Rachel Landis serves as a Lecturer at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, bringing over a decade of experience in career development and coaching since 2011. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Purdue University and a Master of Science in Counselor Education from Indiana University, she combines psychological insights with practical career guidance. As an idealist and career coach, Landis is passionate about helping individuals discover their authentic selves and build meaningful workplace relationships. Her counseling-based approach focuses on personal brand development, career strategy integration, and creating tailored career plans that align with individual values and goals. She has extensive experience teaching five different career courses and has coached thousands of diverse individuals, including traditional students, first-generation college students, career changers, Ph.D. students, military students, and international students. Landis holds certifications in several professional assessment tools, including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Strong Interest Inventory (SII), and Keirsey, which she uses to provide comprehensive career guidance and support.

Nancy Evans

Dr. Nancy Evans serves as Co-Director for Communication and Professional Skills and Senior Lecturer at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, bringing 22 years of teaching experience in the IU system. With a B.S. in Accounting from Butler University and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from Ball State University, she combines practical business experience with educational expertise. Her diverse career includes roles as a public accountant, self-employed career coach, and faculty member at both Purdue School of Engineering and Technology (IUPUI) and Kelley School of Business.

Jay Gary Finkelstein

Jay Gary Finkelstein is a partner at DLA Piper LLP (US) with 38 years of experience in corporate transactional law, focusing on international and domestic negotiated transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities offerings, and corporate structuring. His practice spans multiple industries, including hospitality, financial services, defense, real estate, and high-tech enterprises, while also representing numerous international nonprofit organizations. Since 2003, Finkelstein has been teaching business negotiations as an adjunct faculty member at several prestigious law schools, including Stanford, Berkeley, Georgetown, University of Pennsylvania, and Indiana University's Maurer School of Law. He regularly teaches at international law schools in China, Israel, and Australia, and has conducted extensive training programs in East African countries, teaching negotiation skills to government lawyers. Finkelstein is a frequent speaker at academic conferences and has published numerous articles on experiential learning in legal education. He co-authored "Negotiating Business Transactions: An Extended Simulation Course," a textbook widely used in law schools. His expertise in coordinating international legal services and teaching negotiation skills has made him a respected figure in both corporate law practice and legal education

Taryn Malher

Pierre-Majorique Léger is a prominent figure in the field of information systems and user experience research at HEC Montréal. As the Chairholder of the NSERC-Prompt Industrial Research Chair in User Experience, Co-director of the Tech3Lab, and Director of the ERPsim Lab, Léger leads cutting-edge research at the intersection of technology, business, and human factors. His expertise spans ERP systems, business IT value, electronic commerce, technology management, and NeuroIS.

Eric Kinser

Eric Kinser serves as a Teaching Professor in the Department of Operations and Decision Technologies at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, where he has earned multiple teaching awards for his excellence in education. As a specialist in business analytics and Microsoft technologies, he teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses focusing on spreadsheet modeling, data visualization with Excel and Power BI, cloud-based analytics, and Visual Basic for Applications. Kinser's influence extends beyond the classroom through his role as co-director of the Grant Thornton Institute for Data Exploration for Risk Assessment and Management (GT-IDEA) and his contribution as a co-author of the "Your Office" textbook series, which has become a valuable resource for Microsoft Office education. His expertise in data analytics and visualization, combined with his ability to teach complex technical concepts effectively, has made him an invaluable asset to the Kelley School of Business, helping prepare students for the increasingly data-driven business world while maintaining a strong focus on practical applications and real-world relevance.

Kari A. Johnson

Kari A. Johnson serves as Associate Department Chair of Operations and Decision Technologies, Teaching Professor, and Grant Thornton Scholar at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, she brings expertise in analytics, spreadsheet modeling, and instructional design to her role. Johnson holds an MS in Instructional Systems Technology (2004) and a certificate in Business Analytics (2014) from Indiana University, along with a Bachelor of Music from Belmont University (1997). Her teaching excellence has been recognized with the Trustees Teaching Award (2004), and she currently serves as Course Coordinator for K303. As a passionate educator specializing in business technology and analytics, Johnson focuses on helping students master essential technical skills while making complex concepts

Alan Dennis

Professor Alan R. Dennis holds the John T. Chambers Chair of Internet Systems at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, where he has established himself as a leading authority in Information Systems research and education. Named a Fellow of the Association for Information Systems in 2012, Dennis has authored more than 150 research papers and won numerous awards for his research and teaching. His influential textbook "Business Data Communications and Networking," published by John Wiley & Sons since 1995, has been translated into multiple languages and remains a market leader. Dennis has collaborated with Cisco Systems' Networking Academy to develop teaching materials used by instructors in over 150 countries. His research, which has been cited over 38,000 times, explores topics including team collaboration, behavioral economics, and information security, with his findings featured in major media outlets worldwide including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Atlantic, and numerous international publications. His recent work focuses on emerging areas such as AI agents as team members, social media dynamics, and misinformation in digital environments, making him a pivotal figure in shaping our understanding of modern information systems and their impact on business and society

Bipin Prabhakar

Dr. Bipin Prabhakar serves as Chair of Information Systems Graduate Programs and Clinical Professor of Information Systems at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, where he holds the Fettig/Whirlpool Fellowship. His teaching expertise encompasses IT Architecture, Cloud Computing, Information Systems Security, and ERP Systems, with involvement in multiple programs including the MSIS Program Core, MBA/MSIS joint degree program, and Executive Education. With an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering and Masters and Doctoral degrees in Information Systems, plus CISSP certification, he brings comprehensive technical expertise to his role. Prabhakar's research focuses on technology adoption and the evolution of IS job skills, with publications in leading journals such as Communications of the ACM, The DATABASE for Advances Information Systems, and The Journal of Computer Information Systems. He has co-authored "Business Process Configuration with SAP ERP" and contributed to "Readings on ERP Systems." His work on the North American Board of the SAP University Alliances Program demonstrates his commitment to advancing ERP education and research, while his extensive teaching portfolio across various programs reflects his dedication to developing future technology leaders.

Tom Gregory

Dr. Tom Gregory serves as Director of the Institute for Digital Enterprise and Clinical Assistant Professor of Information Systems at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Since 2017, he has co-directed the Institute for Digital Enterprise alongside Professor Hillol Bala, fostering partnerships with major corporations like Deloitte, Whirlpool, Salesforce, and IBM to strengthen industry-academia relationships. His teaching spans the MSIS Program, full-time MBA program, Kelley Direct MBA and MS programs, Executive Education programs, and undergraduate information systems courses. With an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and an MBA, Gregory brings valuable industry experience from his roles as a software developer, development manager, and business analyst. His expertise includes software development, agile methodologies, DevOps, data systems, organization design, Internet technologies, and cloud systems. Beyond academia, he contributes to leadership education nationally, including developing a national youth leadership syllabus for the Boy Scouts of America. His involvement in open source projects and international research presentations demonstrates his ongoing commitment to both technical innovation and educational excellence in the digital enterprise domain

Brad Wheeler

Dr. Brad Wheeler serves as the James H. Rudy Professor of Information Systems at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, following an impactful 13-year tenure as IU's Vice President for IT & CIO. During his administrative career, he managed a $175 million university-wide IT services unit across seven campuses and later served as Vice President for Communications and Marketing. Wheeler earned his bachelor's degree in business and MBA from Oklahoma State University, followed by a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Indiana University. His achievements include co-founding over $100 million in open source software and service collaborations among universities and corporations, and launching IU's pioneering eTexts initiative in 2009 to reduce student textbook costs. Wheeler's honors include the President's Medal for Excellence (2021), IU Bicentennial Medal (2019), and the Rudy Professorship. As a recognized innovator in higher education technology, he has advised corporate audiences on IT-enabled transformation and cybersecurity across six continents. After retiring from administrative roles in 2020, he returned to full-time faculty duties at the Kelley School of Business, continuing his legacy of academic and technological innovation.

Alex Lopes

Dr. Alex Barsi Lopes serves as Clinical Professor of Information Systems and Grant Thornton Scholar at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. With a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and significant industry experience, he specializes in teaching process modeling, systems analysis and design, data warehousing and visualization, Big Data, AI applications, and technology consulting management. As Director of the Technology Consulting Workshop since 2016, he leads the Robotic Process Automation academic initiative at IU. His research focuses on online information goods, collaboration technologies, social networks, and information systems education, with publications in prestigious journals including Information Systems Research and Communications of the ACM. Lopes has conducted executive education programs and consulting projects internationally in Guatemala, India, and Thailand, earning the Kelley Service Award for his contributions. Before joining Kelley, he served as director of the M.S. in Information Systems Program at the University of Cincinnati, where he won the Westerbeck Junior Faculty Graduate Teaching Award. In his current role as Associate Chair for Kelley Executive Education Programs, he oversees the portfolio of Online MS programs, demonstrating his commitment to advancing technology education and professional development.